low tech solutions: sticks

In this YouTube video, Reid showcases various low-tech solutions for repairing items using a single stick found at Wheaton Labs. Examples include a towel hanger, a candle holder latch, and a curtain rod. The video also demonstrates one-stick repairs for broken tool handles, such as a rake and a shovel, and highlights other creative uses for sticks, such as securing a cord for a pulley system and fixing a foot pedal on a garbage can.

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[ssamantha]

That is so creative. The sticks make it more beautiful.

[monicatruong]

The simplicity of this idea is just ... like, duh?! why didn't I think of that!

[livsmith]

These are very cool, and I love all these ideas of where one can use sticks…

[tesspulido]

Love it! This mindset of simple nature-based solutions, and Wheaton Labs' overall permaculture perspective. I just let the grass grow and the leaves fall, so proud of my garden and how little I do about it ^_^ Thanks Paul, Reid and everyone :) (sharing to my prepping contacts!)

Well, sometimes the solutions are right in front of our noses. So awesome to see all these uses for the simplest of materials!!

[hcrone]

It's Robison! Reid Robison!
Reid, you are an absolute permaculture superstar.
(Heather at Lilykoi Farm)

[happybuddyperson]

great ideas here, gonna have to do this more often

[johnduffy]

Perfect! Simple, cheap and effective...It's got my vote

[birdwoodpermie]

Love this! I also have a one-stick curtain rod, which is so beautiful with slight curves and raw beauty. We also utilize bamboo in a similar way, with bamboo-handled brooms etc. Brilliant low tech way to empower people to start fixing things or improving things themselves :)

[CrowingHen]

Great idea. I need a new handle for the goose house.

[fredjackson]

Great video. It amazes me how often the solution can be found in things lying around the homestead.

[ingeleonora-denouden]

I LOVE such solutions. Inspired by some things I saw on the Permies-forum I made some myself too: a handle for a lid on a pan and hooks to hang clothes on.

[tonythetourist]

Speak softly, but carry a big stick for all your permaculture needs.

[planetbob]

I would like to see content from here around the other palce (R)umble.
I do not sub anything on youtube anymore.

[MornenErgil]

Lately the videos don't feature neither Paul's presence or voice. Is he sick? If so express my best wishes for him

[morethanahomestead]

Good way to stick it to the corporations and all their plastic junk.